Registration Pre-Planning Details

Pre-registration is now closed.  Onsite registration begins Sunday, September 10. 

Payment Resources
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In-Person Registration Policy: 
Every attendee must register for the conference to attend a conference function, including sessions, meals, and in-depth sessions. You have the choice of purchasing a full conference, one-day registration, spouse/guest registration and/or individual event tickets.  Please see explanations below on what is included with each registration type.

Full Conference Registration
Includes admission to the Monday Welcome Event; Tuesday Regional Meetings and Awards with Lunch; Wednesday Lunch, Thursday Continental Breakfast; Thursday Evening Reception and Awards Banquet; General Sessions, Concurrent Sessions, Poster Sessions, Ignite Presentations, Exhibit Hall, Exhibitor Forums and Wellness Activities. PLEASE NOTE: Full Conference Registration DOES NOT include access to the FCS Program Leaders Meeting. See options below for FCS Program Leaders Meeting Registration.  Full Conference Registration DOES NOT include access to in-depth sessions and pre-conference workshops. These tickets must be purchased separately.   

Early Bird Registration - by August 1, 2023
Member: $450
Non-member: $550
Guest/Spouse: $350
Student Member: $275

Advanced Registration - by September 1, 2023
Member: $500
Non-member: $600
Guest/Spouse: $400
Student Member: $325

Onsite Registration - starting September 11, 2023
Member: $550
Non-member: $650
Spouse/Guest: $450 
Student Member: $375

Single Day Ticket (per day)
Includes admission to all activities on the selected day, except for the Monday Welcome Event and the Thursday Awards Banquet for which separate tickets may be purchased. 

Early Bird Registration - by August 1, 2023
Member: $175
Non-member: $225

Advanced Registration - by September 1, 2023
Member: $225
Non-member: $275

Onsite Registration - starting September 11, 2023
Member: $325
Non-member: $375

FCS Program Leaders Meeting
The target audience for the FCS Program Leaders Meeting are those who serve in a leadership role for Family & Consumer Sciences at the state level; usually FCS Program Leaders and/or FCS State Program Specialists. This meeting is not open to Extension Educators or Extension Agents.

OPTION 1:
The 3-Day FCS Program Leaders Registration includes attendance at the Program Leaders' Meeting on Tuesday, September 12, Wednesday, September 13 and Thursday, September 14. Due to the schedule change, the only meal provided in the 3-Day Program is lunch on Wednesday. This selection does not include the full NEAFCS conference activities. See option 2 below for FCS plus conference. 

3-Day Program ONLY Registration Fee
$200

OPTION 2:
If you are interested in attending the FCS Program Leaders Meeting and the full NEAFCS Annual Session, this registration includes all FCS Program Meeting meals plus all NEAFCS educational session and exhibit hall, exhibit forums, showcase of excellence, admission to the Monday Welcome Event, Tuesday Regional Meeting and Awards Lunch, and admission to the Thursday President's Reception and Awards Banquet.

Early Bird Registration - by August 1, 2023
Member: $495
Non-member: $595

Advanced Registration - by September 1, 2023
Member: $545
Non-member: $645

Onsite Registration - starting September 11, 2023
Member: $595
Non-member: $695

Pre-Conference Workshops
Click here to view details on Pre-conference workshop offerings. Workshops will be held on Monday, September 11 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Continental breakfast will begin at 7:00 AM.  

Workshop Pricing
$85 - members
$100 - non-members

Pre & Post Oyster Farm Tours
Click here to view details on the Oyster Farm Tours. Two tours will be offered, pending attendance. Lunch is not included but available for participants to purchase onsite for an additional cost. The first tour will be offered on Monday, September 11 from 9:00 AM - 1:45 PM.  Please note, Monday's tour conflicts with Pre-Conference Workshops, First Timer Orientation & Lunch, and the Affiliate Officer Meetings. The second tour will be held post-conference on Friday, September 15 from 9:00 AM - 1:45 PM.  

Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite. 

Early Bird Tour Pricing - by August 1, 2023
$90 - members/non-members

Advanced Tour Pricing - by September 1, 2023
$100 - members/non-member

In-Depth Sessions

Click here to view details on In-Depth Session offerings. In-Depth Sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 12 from 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM. 

You MUST be a registered attendee to purchase in-depth session tickets. Tickets may not be purchased for guests, unless the guest is a registered attendee (i.e., full conference, daily, etc.).

Transportation for all offsite in-depth sessions will be provided. 

Each in-depth session has a minimum guarantee and a maximum allowed. If your session does not meet its minimum by August 1, it may be cancelled. If so, we will notify you with alternate options. 

If you are paying by check (rather than pay by credit card online), your spot in the in-depth sessions will NOT be guaranteed until payment is received. 

All In-Depth Sessions will be ticketed events, and you must have a ticket for a specific activity to be admitted. In-depth session tickets will not be sold onsite at the conference. 

Early Bird Ticket Price - by August 1, 2023
Onsite Sessions - $60
Offsite Sessions - $80 (excluding the Life Member Tour - Blithewold)
Life Member Tour (Blithewold) - $90 SOLD OUT

Advanced Ticket Price - by September 1, 2023
Onsite Sessions - $70
Offsite Sessions - $90 (excluding the Life Member Tour - Blithewold)
Life Member Tour (Blithewold) - $100 SOLD OUT

Individual Event Tickets
Reminder: The Single Day Ticket Registration and the 3-Day Program Leaders Meeting Only options do not include tickets for the Monday Welcome Event and the Thursday Awards Dinner following the President's Reception. 

Monday Welcome Event Ticket Pricing: $60
Thursday Reception & Awards Banquet Ticket Pricing: $80

Registration Policies

Membership:
If you are eligible for membership but not currently a NEAFCS member, you may join now and get the member rate for the Annual Session. A new member application can be found at www.neafcs.org/join-neafcs. Dues, which are $100, are based on a calendar year and not pro-rated. So, please keep in mind that your membership will be valid for the 2023 membership year. Dues are not pro-rated.

Refund Policy
Read this policy carefully. You will be required to agree to the policy before completing your registration.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing (using the NEAFCS Refund Request Online Form) as per the following guidelines:

To receive a full refund less a $50 cancellation fee, the written request must be postmarked and/or received by the National Office no later than the early-bird registration deadline date.

To receive a 50% refund less a $50 cancellation fee, the written request must be postmarked and/or received by the National Office no later than the Advanced Registration deadline date.

There will be no refund of registration fees after the Advanced Registration deadline date.

Exception: Registrations canceled for reasons of health emergencies or other unforeseen circumstances, must be requested in writing (using the NEAFCS Refund Request Online Form). Any amount of refund is at the discretion of the Executive Board. If the Board grants the request, the approved amount will be refunded minus a $50 processing fee.

All cancellation/refund requests must be received in writing (using the NEAFCS Refund Request Online Form) no later than 30 days post Annual Session start date. Requests after this date will not be granted.

NEAFCS will allow substitutions at no additional cost up until 30 days out of the start of the NEAFCS Annual Session. All substitution requests must be submitted in written form (includes email messages) to the National Office. Any substitution requests after this date will be reviewed by the National Office on a one-off basis.

Pre-conference Workshops, including Post-conference when offered, and In-depth Session fees are transferable but not refundable (based on requirements set with each session).

All fees for tours and special activities are non-refundable.

Restricted Travel: If your organization suspends all non-essential affiliated or sponsored travel, please contact NEAFCS to request a refund for approval. 

Payment Options
You may pay your registration fees by Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, Master Card, or American Express. Purchase orders will NOT be considered as a method of payment for the Annual Session. The online registration form allows for only one method of payment.  Therefore, if you would like to split your registration with multiple payment methods please complete your registration online and select the “Invoice Me” option at checkout. Then, mail, fax, or e-mail your Invoice (which you will receive via e-mail after you register) to the NEAFCS National Office along with a Payment Authorization Form. If you select the “Send Check” option, your spot in the in-depth sessions will NOT be guaranteed until payment is received. 

Payment Resources
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